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Mike Singletary’s Dilemma is Playoff Defense, Pop Warner Offense

Posted: 14th November 2009 by Gary Mialocq in NFL
I love Mike Singletary. I have been a fan of his since he destroyed opposing offenses when he roamed the field for the Monsters of the Midway. I was thrilled when he was named Head Coach of the San Franciso 49ers and admire his great motivational and leadership qualities. There is no chance the 49ers will ever have a poor defense with Mike at the helm. Offense, on the ...

Is Nate Davis the San Francisco 49ers’ QB of the Future?

Posted: 10th November 2009 by Gary Mialocq in NFL
In August, I wrote an article entitled "Nate Davis, The Next Great 49er Quarterback" which was met with the usual Mike Nolan philosophy from Niner fans: "You can't play a rookie. You'll hurt his development." Many complained, "See what happened to Alex Smith?" Well, that was three months ago. Shaun Hill disappointed, and Alex Smith is doing what Alex does, making great plays and terrible ...

Does Mike Singletary Have The Power to Change?

Posted: 26th October 2009 by Gary Mialocq in NFL
There is a classic scene in the movie "The Godfather II" in which Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) attempts to dissuade his wife Kay (Diane Keaton) from leaving him and taking the kids with her. He looks her right in the eye and says, "I can change...I know I have the power to change". He knew he would never change his philosophy, but to keep things running smoothly, he was willing ...

Does Mike Singletary Have the Power to Change?

Posted: 26th October 2009 by Gary Mialocq in NFL
...A San Francisco 49er Observer Editorial. There is a classic scene in the movie "The Godfather II" in which Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) attempts to dissuade his wife Kay (Diane Keaton) from leaving him and taking the kids with her. He looks her right in the eye and says, "I can change ... I know I have the power to change". He knew he would never change his philosophy, but ...

Moral Victories Suck…

Posted: 28th September 2009 by Gary Mialocq in NFL
Frank Gore Sidelined Yesterday, the San Francisco 49ers missed out on an opportunity to go 3-0 after a powerful defensive performance against Brett Favre and Adrian Peterson. That performance went for naught on a desperation Hail Mary pass with two seconds to go. It should have never gone that far. With under 2:00 minutes remaining on the clock, the Niners shut down the Vikings and took over possession.Unfortunately, Jimmy ...